PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS

It seems we all need to carry more of our personal possessions around with us these days.

Cash in your wallet or purse; checkbooks, credit cards, personal organizers and mobile phones are just some of the everyday items that are sorely missed if they are stolen.

All these possessions might seem invaluable, but according to the police the best advice for hanging on to your possessions is "only take what you need with you".

They suggest you learn to minimize the amount of possessions you carry with you. If you don't need a camera with you, don't take it and the same goes for cash and credit cards, only take what cash you need and don't take all your credit cards with you, just the ones you are likely to use.

Keep your purse or wallet somewhere where you can feel it, such as an inside jacket or trouser pocket. Pockets you can zip or button are best. Check every now and then to make sure you still have your wallet or purse on you, but don't make this too obvious as pickpockets can spot you doing this.

Likewise, keep your mobile phone out of sight - in a zipped up pocket is best. If you carry a bag, strap it across your chest and keep hold of it, but at the same time try not to look overly cautious. Keep the zip or opening towards you. Be aware that back-pack style bags are especially vulnerable to thieves.

Do not leave your bag unattended in a public place, such as in a pub, coffee bar or shop. If you're trying on shoes in a shop for example, don't walk even a short distance away from your bag. Keep it with you or ask the shop assistant to hold it for you.

Try to appear relaxed, but at the same time be thoughtful about your surroundings. Pickpockets like busy streets and crowded places, and someone bumping into you could well be a pickpocket. If this happens, check you still have your things with you, but again don't make it too obvious that you're doing this.

If something is stolen, go to the nearest police station or call the police. However, don't dial 911 unless you have actually caught someone in the act and have managed to apprehend them. Think carefully before chasing after someone or trying to restrain a thief. The value of what they have stolen may be minor compared to the consequences of being attacked. Always put your own safety first.

Campus Safety

Classes start for me in a few days.  I am a bit nervous.  It has been some time since I have taken any classes.  Each campus has different rules related to self defense products.  There are a few that are allowed on all that I have found.

• Personal Alarms
• Bright Lights
• Screecher

These items give back your element of surprise and can give you the extra moments needed to get to safety.

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Heart Attack

Remember how the self defense experts used to tell you to place your keys between your fingers and punch. Now there is something much better and more effective. Carry the Heart Attack on your key chain and be ready to protect yourself anytime. The Heart Attack is small (3.5 inches long) and made of tough plastic. Hold it between your fingers and punch! Attackers beware!

July Newsletter

                This time of year, most of us spend a great deal of time outside enjoying the summer weather.  No one wants to feel on "alert" all of the time, but there are a few things that can help make our outings safer and more fun for our family.

1.       Knowing the general location of everyone in your group can keep stress levels low and both children and adults safer

2.       Having a 'rally' point for your group can give everyone a sense of security should someone wander off

3.       Cellular phones offer a means of communication when members of your group go in different directions

4.       For more adventurous children, a child monitor (http://www.safetyequalizer.com/childguard.html) could be a comforting addition to your family safety kit

                Every day is a day for potential fun.  I strive to make that fun as worry free as possible!!

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Every day is an opportunity

Each of us have wants, fears, and desires.  I want to feel safe and secure in my world and life.  I work every day to maintain those wants.  Just one little thing, every day. Perhaps I read an article, review a new product, or practice with some items that I already own.  

Every day gives me an opportunity to get a little closer to the life I want for myself and my family.  I suggest that everyone do one thing every day to get closer to the life you want. Each of those days add up.  One day you will look around and realize how far you have come!

Protect yourself, your family, and your dreams!!!

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Preparing for possibility.....

There are many sources of information out there on what steps women can take to make themselves less of a target.  I suggest that you read some articles and find what fits best with your personality.  There are few people comfortable with knowing how they would react in a situation with imminent danger.  We all like to think we know, but we really don't.  When threatened, we are adrenaline driven and act without thinking.  Will I freeze or fight?  Will I punch or cry?  These are questions, thankfully, for which most people never find answers.  I would like to think that I would find a way out..to not be a victim.  To this end, I give myself some tools to help me be the person I want to be.

Most women think that items used for personal defense are always "weapons" and this goes against the way that they see the world, so these women do nothing to prepare themselves.  This is not a true statement.  Many times, what is most needed is a "head start".  Potential attackers usually have the element of surprise, we need to take that back!  A very loud noise or a bright light directly into an attacker's eyes can return the edge to you.  Violence does not always have to be met with violence.  

I carry a flashlight (9 led super bright) in my car.  It stays in the center console, and I make a point to use it a few times a week.  I check under the seat for potentially missing items, in the corners of the trunk, just random tasks. I was surprised at how often I used it after making it easily available. Doing this creates muscle memory.  I need to remember that it is there when I am not able to process my thoughts.  It is quite bright and can temporarily impair vision when shone directly into the eyes, giving me a split second of surprise.  This is a very inexpensive way to boost my feeling of safety and self-reliance.  

I also have a Flat Kubaton keychain.  It adds some heft to my keys and gives me a feeling of empowerment when walking alone.  Fear can make you freeze instead of act.  A feeling of empowerment helps me overcome that fear with a touch of confidence.  One hard hit in the thigh, knee, or face can shock an attacker to release a hold long enough for me to escape.

My first instinct is not to cause damage.  My first instinct is to remove myself from the cause of danger, to get away.  The items that I carry are for that purpose.  I need just enough force to get away.  Attackers think that they have the advantage, I prepare myself to take it back, and level the field. 

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